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    Wolverine black trailer

    Just purchased a new Wolverine pontoon trailer that's been painted black. I've only seen them in Michigan blue and can tell this one was originally that color. There's some overspray in spots. Just wondering if there's some grey market for these things, maybe factory reject trailers sold under...
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    Head gasket replacement cost?

    92 Wellcraft w/VP 4.3 430B 4100 Blew the impeller and ended up running her hot back to the dock. Unsurprisingly the two front cylinders are only pushing around 50psi so I likely blew both gaskets (knock on wood that no warping occurred.) Anyway, shop estimated $1400-1500 to replace both head...
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    VP 4.3GL 430B impeller question

    1992 Wellcraft Excel 20SX with the 4.3GL 430B motor. I'm coming out of my second winter of ownership and thought I'd change both the impeller and thermostat. Going out on a limb, I'll say the impeller needs it based on the pic above, right? My question: How does that housing come off...
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    Vendor reviews?

    Is there a place in here where we can submit reviews of vendor such as Solas? I have some feedback from a recent transaction with Solas and iBoats that I'd like to post for others to learn from. Thanks
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    Vendor reviews?

    Is there a place in here where we can post feedback on some of the vendors provided by iBoats?
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    Help with Volvo Penta 4.3 SP props?

    I'm trying to order a replacement prop for my 1992 Wellcraft Excel 20sx. It's a Volvo Penta 4.3 and on the outdrive it's listed as an SP, with CD in smaller letters next to it. Using the iBoats part selector, all that comes up are 94 and newer SX models. I ordered a Solas for those years...
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    Float switch basic question

    Not sure if this belonged here or in the engine area, so mods feel free to tow... Replacing my float switch since there's a broken piece and it doesn't fire off automatically. Looking at the iBoats store, it's the Atwood model without a cover. Does the covered model provide any advantage...
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    Tracing a leak

    I have a 1992 20' Wellcraft Excel with 4.3 Volvo Penta. It's the first boat for my and my family; we've been out 4 times this summer. One thing I notice, seconded today by my father-in-law, is that it takes on too much water. After a couple hours, I can flip the bilge switch and it will run a...
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    Lake Delavan advice

    Hey all, Looking to take the family out next weekend and thinking about Lake Delavan. Couple of questions for those familiar with it: 1. Is the launch on Hwy 50 on the north end the only public launch? Saw others that seemed private but that's it. Launch fee range? 2. Where are the good shallow...
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    Strange lake advice

    Hmmm, that title doesn't properly convey what I'm asking. I don't need strange advice, I need advice on strange lakes. Hmm, that doesn't really work either... Anyway, hi all. New owner of a 20' Wellcraft late last fall. We have a half dozen decent sized lakes around us that will probably be our...
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    New on the scene. Little advice request

    New owner of a Wellcraft 20' that I had some questions on. I posted in the Wellcraft forum, but there's not a lot of traffic there. Anyone got some feedback to my question? > http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=446576 Edit: Never mind, all requested information located.
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    Confused on Wellcraft models

    I'm the happy new owner of a 92 Wellcraft Excel SX20, but I'm not having luck finding anything out about the model. It's not listed here in the forums under the manufacturer name, but both boat markings and title indicate that Excel SX20 is the correct designation. Can anyone clarify this for...
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    Potential Wellcraft owner

    Greetings all. The wife and I are looking to get our first boat for the three kids. I've been looking at a Mariah but went today to look at a 92 Excel 20' (can't remember the full model name.) Boat was very clean. No soft spots, new carpet, engine started right up and idled very well. Not sure...
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    Pending purchase - Feedback requested

    Hello all. I posted the below note in the Mariah forum, but it doesn't look like there's a lot of traffic in that forum, so seeking general input from anyone. Thanks in advance. ---------------------------------- http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=444440 The wife and I are looking to get...
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    Potential new Mariah owner. Feedback requested

    Greetings all. The wife and I are looking to get the kids into boating. We both did it quite a bit in our youths but have never owned our own boat. I'm looking at a 93 Mariah 19' (Talari?), with the 5.0/Alpha One set up. Cosmetically clean, interior whole and not sun faded, slight rip in the...
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